Gerard Joling felt his role in Toppers becoming smaller: 'It can't be jealousy, can it?'},

Joling acknowledges ongoing frustrations within the group, feeling increasingly excluded from decisions regarding guest artists. He notes a lack of variety in artist selection and mentions his diminishing role during performances. Despite wanting to continue for Froger's sake, he has not communicated with the remaining members of The Toppers since his departure announcement. Joling expressed disappointment over missed opportunities to celebrate his career and hopes for Froger's recovery.